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Made in Germany - Knife in premium quality, manufactured at our own blade forge in Germany.

Product description

There’s nothing quite like gliding the blade of a bread knife through a loaf of fresh bread, breaking through the crust then cutting the crumb slice by slice – not to mention the anticipation of actually eating it. The long, sharp serrated blades of the WMF bread knives cut through all types of bread – including soft pastries such as croissants – with ease and are also ideal for cutting soft fruit. A good bread knife is a basic essential in every kitchen. The WMF models vary in appearance and size according to collection. Bread knives finished using Performance Cut technology are highly recommended. Thanks to their extreme, long-lasting sharpness, they cut through even the crustiest of loaves reliably. Incidentally, only bread knives from WMF have the patented double-serrated edge. Blades with a double-serrated edge are serrated on both sides and cut straight down rather than at an angle, leaving you with perfectly even slices.

The knives in the Grand Gourmet collection are a highlight in any kitchen. Made entirely from stainless steel, they are not only stylish, but also come with a range of exclusive extras: the Cromargan® handles are safe to hold in your hand, and their seamless processing guarantees the very best in hygiene. When cutting, the bolster provides the necessary balance between handle and blade, giving a whole new meaning to the expression ‘cutting-edge’: high-grade special blade steel is forged in the traditional way along the entire length of the blade and then finished using Performance Cut technology. The Grand Gourmet series includes classics such as an all-purpose knife, a chef’s knife and a bread knife as well as a boning, fillet and Santoku knife. Incidentally, the stainless steel handles are ideal for engraving – allowing you to make each knife unmistakably your own or a highly personalised gift.

WMF Performance Cut Technology

Cut for as long as you want. Your knife always stays uniquely sharp.

What does Performance Cut Technology mean?

It is the combination of the traditional forging process with the latest precision technology. It is, for instance, a new, innovative finishing of the steel and a high-precision sharpening process of the blades. This results in knives with an optimal cutting angle, which remain sharp for an unbelievably long time.

Traditional forging craft and the latest 'Made in Germany' technology

WMF follows the tradition of cutlers and uses particular care for this craft. From 2014, the company will combine the traditional art of forging with the latest precision technology in manufacturing. Tests show that WMF household knives that are made with this Performance Cut Technology exceed the standard for cutting performance by double.

In Hayingen, a small town in the middle of the Swabian Alb, WMF operates one of the largest blade forges in Germany. Annually, hundreds of thousands of knives are made in the company's own factory according to the traditional drop forging process. In this process, blades made of special blade steel are worked over the whole length with the forging hammer. About 30 work steps are required before the customer is holding a knife of the highest quality in their hands: From the examination of the raw material to the packaging and shipping of the knife.

Every work step is subject to strict quality controls. Only in this way can WMF ensure the high quality standard at every phase of the manufacturing process. The result is 'Made in Germany' knife blades that are phenomenally sharp, precise in their cut and retain their cutting performance for a long time.

Bread knife from WMF – serrated edges in various sizes

Slice for slice – clean cuts with the WMF bread knife

Delicious fresh bread is one of life's pleasures, but it still has to be cut properly. With a WMF bread knife, every loaf of bread can be sliced up to provide a tasty base for butter, cheese, meat, jam - as you please!

Cutting bread properly is an art form!

Surely you know this all too well – slices of bread that are unevenly thick or crooked can really spoil your breakfast or supper. The trick here is to use an electric bread slicer or a WMF bread knife. The coarse serrated blade and the long cutting edge ensure that every slice of bread can be cut cleanly and effortlessly. Our bread knives in a variety of designs are suitable for thick brown bread and airy white bread as well as for the heartiest of wholemeal breads. Even grain on grain is no problem for the high-quality knives in our assortment. The powerful blades that break through the crust of the bread in the first cut and then move smoothly through the loaf afterwards are also suitable for soft fruits or soft bakery products like croissants thanks to their special design. The different bread knives complement one another in our line-up of kitchen knives and are a mainstay of various knife sets. A dependable bread knife is part of every basic kitchen set and is one of the most important cooking tools around, along with the cookware and kitchen gadgets.

Bread knives from our collections

WMF bread knives are listed in various sizes and designs in our product range. The various collections may vary in size and look, but they all share the same high-quality forged blade and workmanship. Products with Performance Cut Technology with extra-refined special blade steel come especially recommended. The extra-sharp manufacturing process is not only practical for bread knives but also for the blades of other types of knife. Performance Cut blades are also used in utility knives, carving knives, chef's knives and universal knives among others. Our "Grand Class" knife collection was awarded top marks. It scored highly for the ergonomic design and being easy to clean as well as for the sharpness of its blades. Like all our knives, the bread knife also impresses with its excellent workmanship – the joint between the blade and the handle is smoothly designed. This guarantees a long lifespan and hygienic performance.

Bread knives and more – quality from WMF

Bread knives are important kitchen tools and ideally complement cookware and kitchen gadgets. All WMF knives and other kitchen utensils, plates and cutlery can be found as part of harmoniously coordinated collections with our proven WMF quality.

WMF knives — quality knives made in Germany

Staying sharp – you can't do anything without knives!

Where would a chef be without knives? A knife that does what it's supposed to – that is to say, cut – is the most important thing any chef can have in their kitchen, whether you're a budding amateur or a seasoned professional. You can find the right tool for cutting any kind of food in the WMF assortment.

A piece of (culinary) culture – knives have been around ever since the Stone Age

Knives, originally just sharp blades made from stone, wood, bone and other hard materials, have been used since prehistoric times. Nothing can happen without a knife, especially not in the kitchen. The kitchen gadgets are used to chop up meat, vegetables and many other foodstuffs. You can find the right knife for any kind of use in the WMF shop. Among other things, we develop chef's knives designed for universal application in a wide range of designs and in line with our collections, and likewise bread knives, vegetable knives and carving knives. The blades are forged in the traditional way at our workshop in Hayingen. Our quality knives keep for years and years if they are well cared for, and if necessary they can be sharpened with a steel or a knife sharpener.

It's like cutting through butter!

Good tools are the basis of good results, whether in the kitchen or the workshop. Knives and their various designs are no exception. A good knife will cut through any food cleanly and effortlessly, which also applies to our carving knives, which can go through any food like cutting through butter. For our more aesthetically-minded customers, we offer Santoku knives and Chinese knives, and our chopping knives are perfect for chopping up things like herbs, garlic, ginger or onions without breaking into a sweat and in a way that retains their flavour. Our eagle-eyed customers can see the quality of our knives straight away.

Our blades are made from 15% chromium-molybdenum-vanadium steel and the alloy is etched onto the blade of each knife.

The transition from the blade to the handle is forged. The so-called bolster keeps the finger apart from the blade, which lets you work safely.

You won't find any joints on our knives. Seamless transitions are more hygienic and give the knives stability.

Our knives don't just start off sharp - they stay that way.

WMF – the knife specialists

Our assortment includes knives for any kind of application in a range of designs. We think our knife sets are especially practical together with a blade guard or a knife block. No matter which of our knives you choose to go for – you can cut safely with us!

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